Chatham Road over US 1 Bypass
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · US-1;PA 841 Inter. 45J7 · Structure no. 000000000010258
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 227 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,194
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chatham Road over US 1 Bypass is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chatham Road over US 1 Bypass in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,194 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,618 by 2032. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chatham Road over US 1 Bypass built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chatham Road over US 1 Bypass in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Chatham Road over US 1 Bypass carry?
About 1,194 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Chatham Road over US 1 Bypass?
The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Chatham Road over US 1 Bypass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.